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Issue 3– April 2017

310 Walnut Street, Milton, DE

miltonartguild310@gmail.com302.684.1500 www.miltonartsguild.org

MarchMembersMeeting

Therewassomethingforeveryone.ByLawchangesapproval,workshoppresentations,planningandinputforupcomingexhibits,andagreatNegativePaintingdemobyKathyFessenbecker!Thankstoeveryoneforattending.NextMembersmeetingisMonday,

May15that6:30atStudiosonWalnut.

AMonotoneChallenge!

AnneBuck’sClarinetPlayer

2017 Calendar

Dates of Interest

Tuesday, April 4

Monotone Exhibit Delivery and Hanging

1:00-4:00pm

Friday, April 7 Monotone Show Reception

Bring a Guest! 5:00-7:00pm

Wednesday, April 19

MAG Artful Touch Creative Card Making as Art

with Ginny Barney 6:30 - 8:30pm * Note Time Change

Members PrePay for $10 savings

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Celebration of the Arts Reception Parents,students,teachers,andguestsenjoyedthisimpressiveexhibitofworksby35CapeHenlopenstudentsatthereception.Twopieceshavebeensold.Awardsarelistedbelow.

Awards: First Place ($100) - "Seasons Greetings" by Alex Medea

Second Place ($75) - "Angus" by Saoria Aisling Hefferon Third Place ($50) - "Extravaganza" by Viva Fortune D'Anna

Honorable Mentions: "I See You" by Victoria Catherine Loevstrand "Big Ol' Cuddles" by Shannon Charles Baker

"Mooky" by Leomarie Luzandra Sanchez "Trippy Vibes" by De'Von E. Kellogg

"Persephone" by Michelle Elisa MacLennan

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Our May Exhibition is Themed – Water. Thoughts on Painting Water

Water absorbs light - it’s denser than air. Don’t repeat the same value of the sky in water reflections. Water’s almost always darker than the sky it is mirroring.

• Whatever is dark on dry land will be lighter in the water. • Whatever is light on dry land will be darker in the water.

• Colors are less saturated in water reflections using only smudges of color. • White in the reflections should be “grayed” down.

• Avoid all hard edges in water reflections. •

Here in “slower lower”, we are surrounded by water, so your subject possibilities are endless. Break out your palettes and brushes and get “WET” on your paper or canvas or whatever medium

you choose. We’re looking forward to seeing your entries!

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April’s Artful Touch Creative Card Making

with Ginny Barney

Usingdecorativeandeverydaypapers,rubberstamps,coloredmarkers,andembellishments,Ginnywillguidestudentsthroughthelayeringandcompositionpossibilitiestoassemblegreetingcards.Personal,unique,andthoughtfulgifts,eachstudentwillmakethreecards

duringclass,andopenupanewworld.

Thisclassisforthebeginnerandtheadvancedstudent.Allsupplieswillbeprovided.Youcanbringyourownspecialembellishmentstoworkintoyourcards.

CheckoutGinnyBarney’sbioonthewebsite.Theclassrunsapproximately2hoursatTheStudiosonWalnut,310WalnutStreet,Milton,DE.TheMAGfeeis$30perMAGmemberinadvanceor$40atthedoor.RSVPorregisteronlinewithGinnyBarneyat302.236.8225or

ginnybarney2013@gmail.comorwithKathyFessenbeckerat727.421.9530orkfess14@gmail.com.

Pleasenote:MAG’sArtfulTouchclasseswillnowbeginat6:30pmandrununtil8:30pm.

What do YOU see?

It was the question of the night when participants of MAG's March Artful Touch splattered, salted, tilted, and tried all sorts of new techniques in Liz Miceli's

Watercolor Abstract class. Thanks Liz for a fun and creative night.

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MEMBER NEWS

Lynda Rae Gannon judged our Celebration of the Arts Exhibit. Each

student received personal critiques of their work. Thanks Lynda for making it such a special show for both the

students and the viewers.

Paul Rendel is featured in a new Fort Miles Art Gallery Exhibit starting May 27. His new painting “Liberty’s Silent Sentinel” plus Paul’s amazing WWII aircraft paintings will be on display.

In April, Barbara Lloyd will be part of Peninsula Gallery’s exhibit “Springing into Summer.”

Sally Reed is assuming Exhibits Director duties. Thanks Sally!

Please send any Member News to Rita Poore (rpoore40@aol.com). We want to know about your upcoming shows, awards, and

accomplishments! Please share!

MAG Bites BLUE

It’s a constant in our lives…the color of ocean & sky. Blue affects us physically…calming & cooling

or dynamic and dramatic. Cerulean, Navy, Cobalt, every

blue means something different to each person. Lapis Lazuli was

ground to make Ultramarine, a color so expensive some

Renaissance paintings were never finished. Picasso’s “Blue Period” (1901-1904) marks his transition from classicism to abstract art.

People are often more productive in blue rooms. Blue is the least common color of food, animals, even plants. So as you prep for the Water Exhibit, think about

what Blue means to you and how you’ll show it!

Welcome New Members!

Lynda Rae Gannon, Charlotte Smith, Elaine Petrowski, Linda Braswell

MAG Board of Directors President – Anne Buck Vice President – Sue Dutton Treasurer – Rose Murray Secretary – LouAnn Miller

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Hospitality – Liz Miceli Communications – Diane Hake Membership – Carol Yost Workshops/Social Media – Rita Poore Exhibitions – Sally Reed Education/Artful Touch – Ginny Barney and Kathy Fessenbecker

Please check the website for board members contact information.

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Workshop Opportunity We are very excited to announce our workshop with Karen Frattali coming

in May. Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the best. There are only 11 slots still open. Below is the flyer outlining the event.

Reflections in Glass A Watercolor Workshop

Learntopaintinvivid,transparentcolorcreatingluminousreflectionsin

glassinthis2-dayworkshopfortheMiltonArtsGuild.

Wednesday,May24&25–9:00amto4pmBroadkilnVFWPost#6984,1000AtlanticAve,MiltonDE19968

KarenFrattali,asignaturememberoftheBaltimoreWatercolorSocietyandPhiladelphiaWatercolorSociety,guidesstudentsthroughatwo-dayworkshopforthe

MiltonArtsGuild.“Iliketoemphasizethestartupofapainting,usingallthetoolstogetoffontherightfoot,avoidingfrustratingmistakesandcompositionalproblems,”Karenexplains,“correctioninwatercolorisalsosomethingIliketodemonstrate.Mostproblemsdohaveasolution.”

Glazingisaprocessoflayeringthinlayersofpaintachievingrich,luminouscomplexityofcolorinthefinishedproduct.Participantswilllearnthechemistryofpigmentsand

howtousethemsuccessfully.$150forMAGMembersand$175forNon-Members.

Gotowww.miltonartsguild.orgforregistrationandmoredetails.Paypalpaymentisavailable.

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Upcoming Exhibitions for 2017 “Themed” exhibitions help get the creative juices flowing. Plus this handy

calendar can help you plan your creative schedule! Get started on that special piece of art. Push your own envelope or show off one of your special skills, just

start, finish, and get it to the gallery for entry!

May – Water – Judged Exhibit June/July – Music Interpreted: “America” By Simon and Garfunkel

August - 8x8 Anonymous September - Photography

October/November - Reflections December – Holly Days 2017

Please note: In 2017, MAG is using a prospectus, specific to each exhibit, available on the website, for entries into exhibitions. Framing restrictions, important dates, tagging information, entry form, and other important details will be

covered in this document. We will be publishing reminders of drop off and pick up dates on Facebook, our website, and an email blast.

Sell those Art Supplies You Don’t Use! Saturday, May 6 – 9am to 3pm & Monday, May 15 6pm to 6:30pm

Haveoldartsuppliesyouneverusedtakingupvaluableroominyourcreativespace?Piecesofartyou’dliketosell?Frames,easels,orpaintsgentlyorneverused?

Youhavetwoopportunitiestosellthem.

OnSat.May6,we’llhavetablesyoucan“rent”for$5attheStudiosonWalnutparkinglotavailablefortheyearlyMiltonYardSale.PleasecontactSuebyApril5withyourintenttorent

atable.ThiseventwillonlyhappenifenoughmembersreservebyApril5.

OnMonday,May15attheMembermeeting,sellyourstuffpriortothemeetingatourownlittle“yard/gallerysale”.Tableswillbeavailable(freeofcharge).Thegallerywillbeopenat5:30foryoutocomeandsetupyouritems.Thesalewilltakeplacefrom6-6:30.Youareresponsibleformanningyourtable,pricingyouritems,collectingfunds,andcleanup.It’syouropportunitytopickupsometreasures!Allproceedsgoinyourpocket.

GetintouchSueDutton,coordinatorfortheseevents.

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8X8 – ANONOYMOUS EXHIBIT August8th–Delivery1-4pm

Thiswillbeourfirstfundraiserandgroupexhibitionenablingthecommunitytosupportourstudentscholarshipfund.

Weareintheplanningstagesfora“SilentAuction”styleofsale.Detailswillbeannouncedsoon.Inthemeantime,8”x8”x1.5”canvaseswillbeprovidedbyMAGandareavailableforpickupatthegalleryduringnormalhours.AllartworkwillbeadonationtoMAGforthefundraiser.ExhibitionproceedswillassistMAGinfundingthestudentscholarshipfundandotherprograms.

2017 MAG Artful Touch Schedule Upcoming Schedule is subject to change - here’s what coming up.

May - Watercolor Textures with Sue Dutton

June – Alcohol Inks with Barbara Bufford

July – Drawing with Bill Patterson

August - How to make Crimped Jewelry with Edilu Nehrbas

September - Watercolor Painting with Gerilyn Gaskill

October – Acrylic and Mixed Media Painting with Kathy Fessenbecker

November – Small Paintings as Christmas Ornaments with Anne Buck

Check the website for more information. Classes are $30 for members if you prepay. For Non-members or Members who have not prepaid, the cost is $40. Classes run

approximately 2 hours. You can register with Ginny Barney at 302.236.8225 or ginnybarney2013@gmail.com or with Kathy Fessenbecker at 727.421.9530 or

kfess14@gmail.com.

These classes are a great way to see new techniques, brush up on a topic, or try something completely new in a “no pressure” environment with helpful teachers. Added Benefit:

Get to know your fellow MAG and future members in a welcoming atmosphere.

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Looking forward….May’s “Water” Exhibit Our“Water”exhibitwillbeourfirst“judged”show.Weareexcitedandhappyto

announceDelawareArtistSteveRogerswillbethejudge.MonetaryPrizesandribbonswillbeawardedforFirst,Second,andThirdplace.Firstplacewillwin$100,Secondplace$75,andThirdPlace$50.RibbonswillbeawardedforHonoraryMentions.

You & Your Art!

The list of members who haven’t submitted a bio and examples of artwork is still LONG! This page on the Website is important to you as an artist as well as to MAG. It shows the

caliber of our membership. Please write your bio, attach .JPEGs of your artwork, and send them to any board member. If you need help, please contact a board member, we

want EVERY member listed and promoted, but it all starts with you. Please make a point to visit www.miltonartsguild.org to see other bios to get started.

We have two (2) Facebook pages, a public page and a member’s page. Information may vary on these pages, so please check both when surfing the net.

Please “like” us on both…more Likes more Views!

Register with Delaware Division of the Arts to join their Artist’s Roster. Go to the Website, find the heading “artist” on the upper right corner of the Delaware Artist Roster home page, and click on “Register” to create an application for a new listing or “Log In” to

edit an existing listing.

MAG is supported in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware Art events on www.DelawareScene.com.